Beloved Star Pat Finn, Famed For Roles in The Middle and Friends, Dies at Age 60.
US entertainer Finn, who appeared in iconic TV shows like "Friends", "Seinfeld" and "The Middle", has passed away aged 60.
The skilled improv artist succumbed at his home in Los Angeles, California on Monday having undergone cancer treatment from 2022 onward, according to news outlets.
"Pat saw everyone as a friend - only friends he had yet to meet," his family said in a message.
They continued that he had "embraced life completely - with happiness and energy".
A Notable Career on Screen
Finn's first television role was on a show starring George Wendt in 1995, where he portrayed the lead character's sibling.
He also had a recurring role on Murphy Brown from 1995 to 1997.
He starred as the character Joe Mayo in the show Seinfeld in the late 90s, playing a party host known to delegate tedious tasks to his guests.
During the 90s and 2000s, he had guest spots on a variety of popular shows, like:
- The King of Queens
- "Friends"
- "That '70s Show"
- House, M.D.
Finn was perhaps best known for his portrayal of Bill Norwood in The Middle, appearing throughout eight seasons over nearly a decade.
His film credits encompass It's Complicated (2009) and Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012).
Beyond the Screen
Beyond his on-screen roles, Finn was deeply involved in improvisational comedy and served as an educator at the University of Colorado, where he was a faculty member.
He was involved with a six-member improv team known as "Beer Shark Mice".
"He coached, befriended and mentored numerous pupils throughout the years and it's nearly impossible to find someone anyplace who has a bad thing to say about him," his relatives stated.
In a tribute, peer Richard Kind noted there was "not a more kind, gentle, or funny, grounded individual you could encounter".
"Perpetually optimistic, helping you be funnier and better. An excellent dad and person," he shared on social media.
Pat Finn is survived by his spouse Donna, his children, and his parents and siblings.
